Yes, I will explain anxiety in children of divorce. When divorce occurs, the break-up has obvious consequences to the child. Divorce is a big stressor and causes significant worry and anxiety in a child’s life, and will continue to impact the child in the years to come. The impact of the divorce also depends on […]
Does Anxiety Cause Lump In The Throat?
Yes, the “lump in the throat” is associated with anxiety. Anxiety is associated with a cascade of events which culminate in the physical symptoms of anxiety. With a perceived threat or stressor, a part of the brain called the amygdala becomes overactive, which then activates the sympathetic nervous system, which initiates the fight-or-flight response. This […]
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I get extremely anxious when I’m talking to someone of authority
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Evelyn in Meridian, Connecticut. I get extremely anxious when I’m talking to someone of authority, doctor, teacher, etc. How can I overcome this fear? Like I sweat and get a dry throat when talking to someone of authority. People in authority are typically older, confident, […]
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Can your symptoms of anxiety get worse the day after you have a frenzy with beers?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Kenneth in Honolulu, Hawaii. Can your symptoms of anxiety get worse the day after you have a frenzy with beers? I mean if I had a lot of drinks the night before. Yes, definitely. After a night of a beer frenzy, you can have rebound […]
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Why is it that if I don’t work out I feel very anxious?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com here. Our question today comes to us from Sara in Pennsylvania. Why is it that if I don’t work out I feel very anxious? Well, there’s a good reason for this and it’s actually because when you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. Aside from acting as your body’s […]
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How Do You Overcome Anxiety?
The first step to overcoming anxiety is to figure out what type of anxiety you have. Maybe you just have anxiety symptoms in response to some stressors you have recently experienced, like financial difficulties, problems with your boss, or relationship problems. In this case, the anxiety symptoms may be short-lived, and goes away when you […]
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Is Nausea Associated With Anxiety?
Yes, nausea is associated with anxiety. When you have a perceived fear or danger in the environment, the body has an automatic reaction to this threat, and this is where the fight-or-flight response is activated. This stress response is almost instantaneous, which is good for survival from the danger, as you are not always prepared […]
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Can You Get Anxiety From Cannabis?
Yes, intoxication with cannabis can induce anxiety symptoms (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Active intoxication with cannabis can induce steady generalized anxiety and worry, and may be difficult to distinguish from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). On the other hand, intoxication with cannabis can induce a severe panic attack, and may be difficult to distinguish from panic […]
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How does anxiety affect relationships?
I have seen many patients with anxiety- as such, I have witnessed how anxiety can affect their relationships in a negative way. Relationships suffer as the person with anxiety becomes self-focused on their own worries, thoughts, and need to be comforted, that they ignore the needs of their partner. It gets especially problematic when the […]
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A Brief Overview Of Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are characterized by extreme fear, nervousness, or worry on exposure to a feared stimulus, which can be an object, person, or situation. Fear is differentiated from anxiety, in that fear is a reaction to a current stimulus, whereas anxiety is fear of some future stimulus or anticipation of one. Anxiety becomes a problem […]
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